Subaru Impreza 2.0R 2024 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
7.2

Likes

Not much more expensive than L
Standard all-wheel drive
Comfortable and safe

Dislikes

No hybrid option
Engine noisy when pushed
Thirsty
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

1 min read

Subaru's sixth-generation Impreza brings with it some major changes to the interior, but also some minor upgrades to its style and design.

The 2.0R is the mid-spec grade sitting above the 2.0L and below the 2.0S, costing from $34,990 before on-roads. It adds premium cloth seat trim, additional charging ports for rear passengers, eight-way power adjustment for the driver's seat, heated front seats, a leather steering wheel and shifter, steering responsive LED headlights and LED fog lights.

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This time around there's a completely redesigned dash with an 11.6-inch multimedia touchscreen across the range, but the Impreza carries over its 2.0-litre non-turbo 'boxer' engine from the fifth-generation version, producing 115kW/196Nm.

Setting the Impreza apart from its rivals is the standard all-wheel-drive system, with power sent to the wheels via a CVT automatic.

Subaru Impreza 2024: 2.0R (Awd)

Engine Type Flat 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 7.5L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $30,800 - $37,070
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$32,002
Based on 28 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$24,888
HIGHEST PRICE
$39,888
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

Tom’s way into motoring journalism was anything but straightforward despite annoying his parents to no end as a child by identifying makes and models with ease, and acquiring a large collection of Matchbox models. Other interests took over in the intervening years, including tinkering with electronics and computers, and an interest in the past, which eventually culminated in a Bachelor of Arts and Science from the University Of Sydney with a major in Ancient History. During this time, Tom was exposed to all sorts of cars by working as a valet and eventually the Bell Captain at The Star casino in Sydney. He then went on another side-quest, studying law at Macquarie University before applying for a job at CarsGuide. After being hired Tom worked his way up the ranks in a variety of roles and refined his craft, now serving as CarsGuide's Deputy News Editor, with special interests in new technologies and electric vehicles, as well as emerging trends from China. Tom has been recognised by his peers as the EV Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Newspress Australia Awards. He’s personally owned a selection of wheels from a 1981 Holden Gemini to a 2009 Ford Falcon, through to his current 2011 Subaru Forester and many others in between. You can find Tom on LinkedIn and Instagram. Education Bachelor of Arts and Sciences | The University of Sydney | 2010 - 2014 Graduate Certificate of Laws | Macquarie University | 2015 - 2016 Awards 2026 Newspress Australia EV Journalist of the Year Featured Publications CarsGuide | 2016 - present
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Pricing Guide
$24,888
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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2024 Subaru Impreza
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